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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1940

Page

2

Ore Testing Rules Set By Bureau Chief

Dr. T G Chapman announces Arizona Bureau of Mines ore testing rules effective Jan 1. E H Crabtree Jr leads a new lab to help small miners with tests, assays, and materials at cost. deposits required. one week per property. Miles W Carpenter aids Tucson office.

Arizona Bureau of Mines T. G. Chapman College of Mines University of Arizona Board of Regents E. H. Crabtree, Jr Colorado School of Mines Crabtree Joplin, Mo Eagle-Picker Mining and Smelting Company Chapman State Department of Mineral Resources Arizona Miles W. Carpenter Tucson Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Mines Dr. Chapman James Douglas Mines and Metallurgy

Poultry Prices to Be Kept on Level

Southern Arizona Poultry Association and poultry dealers met to set wholesale prices for chicks and stabilize the local market. Daily poultry prices will be published starting tomorrow, with committees named to establish the rates. Turkey prices may be added later if growers show interest.

Southern Arizona Poultry Association C. B. Brown George Menzie O. H. Armick J. D. Nevelle George Freeman

Psyllium Seed Could Become Arizona Crop Leader

Arizona may become a leading commercial psyllium seed producer as experimental plantings near Mesa Cor Tarro Marana and Salt River Valley test growing methods. University of Arizona agronomy professor Ian A. Briggs notes two seed varieties blond and black show promise with NY firm Johnson and Salisbury eyeing Arizona expansion. He forecasts several thousand acres if success continues with spring results due next year.

Arizona India United States Ian A. Briggs University of Arizona Mesa Cortaro Marana Elms Ranch Salt River Valley University New York Johnson and Salisbury, Inc Bridges Briggs

Horses Scheduled For Christmas Gifts

Mrs. Alice B. Schubert of the Humane Society of Tucson says horses will receive special consideration this Christmas. She notes daily heavy burdens borne by horses in city streets and outskirts and appeals for donors and volunteers to help. Call 775 to report needy animals or offer services and cars.

Alice B. Schubert The Humane Society of Tucson Schubert Humane Society Tucson Daily Citizen

Claims Of Shortage In Steel Are Held Without Foundation

Ernest T. Weir, chairman of the National Steel Corp., says the steel industry has enough capacity for defense and private needs. He cites an annual ingot capacity of 85 million tons next year, with demand from war countries and defense programs, and downplays a steel shortage.

Kerby Case Studied Over State Funds Misuse

State Auditor Ann Frohmiller seeks 27 717 48 plus penalties and interest from James H Kerby former secretary of state for allegedly illegally spending highway funds 1925 to 1927. The matter is under advisement by Superior Judge Gordon Farley after a trial without a jury. Kerby admits spending but claims legality. Kerby seeks 2300 unpaid salary plus interest totaling about 4000.

Phoenix Ann _ Frohmiller James H. Kerby Gordon S. Farley Nogales Frohmiller Kerby Fred C. Struckmeyer Supreme Court Highway Commission

Sam Hughes Junior Red Cross Donates to Big Brothers

Members of the Sam Hughes school Junior Red Cross delivered a truckload of food to the Big Brothers campaign at a Christmas party on the school patio. George Chambers accepted the goods for Big Brothers as the PTA hosted refreshments and the kindergarten led a carol program. The 17 classes also paraded past a tree to leave offerings. Wakefield school held a similar program and boosted the Christmas supply.

Sam Hughes School Red Cross Big Brothers George Chambers Sam Hughes Pta Carrie Aden Wakefield

Tucson Building Boom With New Stores And Homes Planned

A Tucson weekly report shows building and dwelling permits totaling $34 400 for new structures on West Congress South Court and Mesilla streets including a 12 room brick stucco store building at a cost of 17 000. Demolitions and several house projects are also listed along with a Rainbo Bakery repair and other alterations. University of Arizona closes for holidays with students enjoying a full day off as faculty and staff take a breather until Jan 2 and Jan 6 for vacation ends.

E. D. Herreras Benjamin and Pauline Podol West Congress South Court West Messilla O. B. Thompson East Elm Street Wall F. Ronstadt South Sixth Avenue H. Courson East First Street Furnace T. F. Buehrer East Fifth Street Safeway Stores East Sixth Street Tucson Federal Loan and Savings Company West Congress Street D. Carrillo East Adams Street West Congress Street South Court Street Mesilla Street Rainbo Bakery Leslie Jenkins East Second Street Consumers Credit North Stone Avenue General Petroleum Corporation East Broadway Hastings East Silver Street University of Arizona Herring Hall Santa Claus Recreation Hall G. A. Clawson Binghampton Jerry Baggett Alfred Atkinson J. G. Brown Brown Philadelphia American Association For the Advancement of Science

Junior Red Cross Work Helps Poor in Tucson

Mrs. Paul Cella Jr announces 17 school Junior Red Cross groups joined efforts to bring Christmas cheer to Tucson area institutions. Hospitals and facilities benefited include Comstock Veterans St Marys and County hospitals Preven torium and Southern Pacific sanatorium and items were sent to China. Youngsters also knitted for British refugees.

Paul Cella, Jr Tucson Mansfeld Roskruge Safford Roosevelt Old Pueblo Menlo Park Miles Arizona Sunshine Dunbar Carrillo Sunnyside Wakefield Government Heights Ochoa Drachman Cella Red Cross Gerald Jones Robert Parnell Fletcher Haskell Jean Crage

Merit System Exams Set for 18 State Jobs

A. B. Sieh氏 announces merit system examinations soon for 18 state service positions. Posts include regional supervisor salaries 170 to 190 dollars, county secretaries, child welfare, nursing and medical social work, laboratory, statistics, and clerical roles with varied pay scales. Applications filed in person or by postmarked letter with merit system supervisor.

A. B. Sieh Pima County Social Security and Welfare Board

Army man turns inventor New York

Major Elihu Church, an army officer, invents portable refrigerator units the size of a trunk to transport perishable foods like fish, lobster, and oysters from the Atlantic seaboard to the western states, maintaining a steady temperature for a week.

Army Man New York U.P Atlantic Seaboard West Elihu Church

Pima County Board Directed to Route Applications

Sieh stated before midnight January 20 that the Pima county board cannot distribute application blanks and must direct applicants to apply to the Merit System Supervisor at 2088 Home Building in Phoenix.

Sieh Pima County Board Merit System Phoenix

Old Auto Proves Faithful in Bold Lodi Feat

Two Lodi youths Johnny Ferrero and Frank Migliardi drove a $7.50 motor car to Detroit to show it could be done. Upon arrival they sold the car for $5 and purchased a 1940 model.

Lodi, Cal UPR Johnny Ferrero Frank Migliardi Detroit

Florida shrimp industry dominates national supply

Florida leads the nation in fresh shrimp production with as many as 300 boats active at peak season. The state markets handle more than 12,000,000 pounds annually, illustrating its key role in seafood supply.

Florida ST. Augustine Fila

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